What Does Smarmy Mean?
My friend Chris said sometimes her boat gets "smarmy". It's a fun word, and I had to look it up. Do you know what it means? Come learn with me.
Category: Improving vocabulary
What Is Scatological Humor?
Do you think scatological humor is a good thing or a bad thing in children's books? Wait? You don't know what it is? The Word Nerd explains.
Vocab from a Sermon: Licentious
This Sunday, our pastor asked "Do you know what licentious means?", and I thought I'd better know the answer! Do you know what it means? Come learn with me.
Vocab for Donald Trump: Bloviating Megalomaniac
Last week, I heard Donald Trump described as a "bloviating megalomaniac". I had to look that one up. Do you know what it means?
Why You Shouldn’t Bother With Proofreading
Proofreading seems to be losing favor these days. Here's why you shouldn't waste your time with it either.
Vocab from The Forgotten Garden: Antipodean
I'm learning lots of new vocab from Kate Morton's novel The Forgotten Garden. Do you know what antipodean means? Let me explain...